Home cooked meal ideas: Shrimp Puttanesca

Chef Sandy Daza shared his home cooked meals at The Maya Kitchen recently. I already shared the Shepherd’s Pie. This time , let me share Shrimp Putanesca. I am always amused whenever I announce that I am going to cook Pasta Puttanesca. The pasta literally means “whore’s spaghetti” in Italian. It has a distinct spicy taste and pungent aroma. This vegetarian pasta treat is not as heavy as the Pasta Primavera.

What makes is quite mysterious is that opinions vary on the origins of its scandalous name. According to this site ” The most elaborate is that this pasta was traditionally served in the “massage parlors” that abounded in Naples, and was an economical, easy and fast sauce to make and serve to the men, keeping them happy and occupied while they waited their turn. Another explanation is that the piquant aroma served as advertising, attracting clients in off the street. Yet another and most common theory is that the name refers to the hot, spicy, frisky flavor and smell.”

Whatever the origins, the dish does not taste cheap at all. In fact, it is a favorite dish to prepare for parties. Put on that apron, take out the pan and cook away.

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